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Copyright
Following the High Court’s long-awaited WaterRower decision, WIPR met with Rachel Pearse of Gunnercooke, part of the winning team, to explore what the “fascinating” case means for designers. 18 November 2024
Copyright
The definition—and the process of enforcing and litigating this crown jewel—differs greatly across jurisdictions, say Louise Sargeant and Alex Shkurka of Bird & Bird. 18 November 2024
Careers
Texas team strengthens Brown Rudnick’s capabilities in ‘high-stakes’ IP litigation. 18 November 2024
Artificial Intelligence
GEMA has taken on OpenAI in Munich alleging unlicensed use of members’ lyrics | Organisation says it is the first collecting society to file suit against AI provider | OpenAI has ‘very good arguments’ AI training falls under exception post-LAION, says Hamburg lawyer. 15 November 2024
Trade secrets
Ex-vice president of product development pleads guilty to trade secrets offences | Defendant accused of accessing confidential information and planning to join competitor. 15 November 2024
Unified Patent Court
Applicant surprised to discover witnesses, inventors, and titles of academic papers hidden from view | Test case over court’s transparency filed almost a year ago | UPC says it's bound by EU data privacy rules | Partner says process calls into question the UPC’s “commitment to open justice”. 15 November 2024
Trademarks
Brand owners may need to trim broad specifications or face the threat of SkyKick-style challenges, but there are upsides for smaller brands and start-ups, say shocked TM experts. 14 November 2024
Trade secrets
Fleet management and AI dashcams at centre of bitter dispute between California tech firms | Samsara targets rival with third complaint this year, including at the ITC | Both companies have launched damning public campaigns against each other. 14 November 2024
Trademarks
Board elected new president and officers at this year’s Leadership Meeting in New Orleans | Details released on updates to trademark law guidelines and new Think Tank. 14 November 2024
Future of IP
UK’s highest court criticises Court of Appeal for reversing ‘bad faith’ judgment against media conglomerate | Ruling marks “sea change” for brand owners now forced to “radically rethink” filing strategies. 13 November 2024
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